Lansing Region Population Study
+28K
Net new residents projected by 2050
5.9%
Regional growth rate vs. Michigan's projected -2%
-10K
Projected loss of residents ages 20-34
2.7%
Current housing availability (5% is healthy)
By 2050
the region is projected to
add 30,000 seniors
while losing 10,000 young workers
and 14,000 school-age children.
Region Growing Older, Creating Red Flag for Economic Prosperity
The senior population is projected to grow by a third by 2050. By 2045, seniors will outnumber residents under 20. Meanwhile, the workforce-age population is declining across all three counties.
| DECLINING — WORKING-AGE ADULTS (20-44) | GROWING RAPIDLY — SENIORS (65+) | |||
| Clinton County | -7% | Clinton County | +38% | |
| Eaton County | -7% | Eaton County | +37% | |
| Ingham County | -4% | Ingham County | +14% |
Three areas feeling the pressure now
-15%
School-age Kids
School-age population declined 12% from 2010 to 2023 and is projected to fall another 15% by 2050, putting pressure on funding, staffing, and facilities.
2.7%
Available Housing Inventory
Availability is nearly half of what economists consider healthy, making it harder for young workers and families to move into the region.
+30K
Elderly Population
A rapidly growing senior population means significantly higher demand for healthcare, transportation, and accessible housing.
This is a challenge… and an opportunity
These are projections, not certainties. LEAP’s 2050 Economic Vision and 2030 Strategy are designed to move the needle on the metrics that matter most, and community leaders have a seat at that table.
01
Industry investment and jobs diversification
02
Entrepreneurship and small business support
03
Talent attraction, retention, and workforce development
04
Place-based development and vibrant communities
Explore Population Data for the Lansing Region
View the Tri-County Population Study Overview for a regional look at population trends, workforce, housing, and community feedback across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, or download your community’s dedicated profile below.
Bring this conversation to your community
LEAP’s regional growth team will come to you. We’ll walk through what the data means for your specific community and how the 2030 Strategy creates a path forward, together.